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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 224.30 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 224.30 and 132.77 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 224.30 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/224.30 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 224.30 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 29,781.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,781.20/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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